Working for the freedom from employment discrimination and the right of working families to fair pay, job safety, secure retirements and affordable health care have been goals fundamental to the union movement, which has long partnered with the civil rights and women’s movements and, more recently, with the LGBTQ community.

From Farm to Table

Local 5’s agricultural division represents members, negotiates contracts and organizes workers in California and Arizona’s agricultural industry.
The ag division aggressively pursues justice for workers in all sectors of the division, field work, processing and packing.

It's YOUR Union, Get Involved

Members at Macy’s showed the power of collective bargaining. When local 5 members get involved in their union, good things happen for workers, their families and communities.

Be Informed, Be Involved and Be Empowered

The communications department delivers the union’s message. It is responsible for all internal and external print, online and video communications, the website, mobile applications and newsletter.
Sign up for the Local 5 eNews, download the UFCW 5 mobile apps and get connected with your union.

It’s time to sign up for the 2015 Local 5 contingent in the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the US west of the Mississippi! Here are the details: What: San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March or ride the Local 5 cable car (new this year!) When: Saturday March 14, 2015, Time TBD […]

February 13, 2015 Local 5 and Safeway have met twice so far for discussions over a new contract. At the latest meeting, which took place February 12th the union presented the company with proposals to resolve ongoing work related issues centered around promotion to head clerk jobs and advancement through apprentice steps for meat and […]

Whether you want to give your special valentine a sweet treat, find a great Valentine’s day gift for your best friend, or even satisfy your own sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day, show the hardworking men and women of the UFCW some love and support by shopping for union-made goods, or purchasing items from your favorite local union shop. […]

Stand with BAY AREA Walmart Workers and Community allies as we call on Walmart to end retaliation on workers who speak out for change. Worker testimonies and community outreach will be a focus of our action.

Member AlertAttention: Local 5 Grocery Members Working in AlamedaGrocery Worker Ordinance to be Introduced at City Council Tuesday, February 3 On Tuesday February 3 the Alameda City Council will consider adoption of a Grocery Workers Retention Ordinance. The ordinance, being introduced by councilman Oddie, will state that when a grocery store is purchased the new employer […]

Join us as we stand with UNITEHERE Local 19 at the Hyatt Santa Clara to demand justice for Hyatt workers, and to show Hyatt that the working people of Silicon Valley will not back down! Despite the enormous sacrifice this boycott entails for workers who depend on occupancy for shifts and tips, the workers at […]

It’s time to sign up for the 2015 Local 5 contingent in the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the US west of the Mississippi! Here are the details: What: San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March or ride the Local 5 cable car (new this year!) When: Saturday March 14, 2015, Time TBD (usually […]